The nominees for the RTÉ Sport Awards 2016 Sportsperson of the Year are -
Seamus Callanan – The Sunday Game Hurler of the Year capped an incredible year by scoring 13 points to ensure Tipperary’s All Ireland victory.
Eoghan Clifford – Claimed a road cycling Gold and a track cycling bronze at his first Paralympic Games
Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal – Picked up Gold and Silver Paralympic Road cycling medals
Brian Fenton – Dublin’s midfield general continued his phenomenal record of being unbeaten in a Dublin jersey
Carl Frampton – Became just the second ever Irishman to have held World Titles in two different weight classes
Denise Gaule – Denise added the Camogie Player of the Year Award to her first O’Duffy Cup in a memorable campaign.
Jamie Heaslip – The World Rugby Player of the Year nominee was a colossus in Ireland’s victories over South Africa, New Zealand and Australia
Daryl Horgan – Dundalk’s magic man was the outstanding player in a truly outstanding team in the league and Europe
Conor McGregor – The Notorious furthered his claim as Ireland’s most renowned sportsman by moving weight to claim his second UFC title
Annalise Murphy – Annalise came back from her London 2012 heartbreak to claim an Olympic Sailing Silver Medal in Rio
Paul O’Donovan – Added a World Championship Gold to the Olympic Silver he picked up with his brother in Rio.
Bríd Stack – Bríd was named ladies footballer of the Year after picking up her 11th All Ireland medal.
A very edgy list with a glaring omission.
